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The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

THE w. &. II. u. CONVENTION.

A large number of elderly ladies
with sprinkling Of young ones,
closed their Woman's Temperance
(?) Christian Union in this city last
Monday. They painted the town
blue. We are in full sympathy
with genuine Temperance work, but
hostile to any organized conspiracy
against the Republican party. We
are As firm in this as the rock of
Gibraltar. However, we accord to
others a right to differ with us.
Last Sunday speakers from the
convention were distributed around
among n the churches, where some
OF them delivered political ha-
raugues. We heard Mrs. Mary E.
balch, Of Indiana, address good
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

Last Saturday an enthusiastic
Republican Convention met and
nominated Hon. Jno. J. Littleton
for Mayor. 1t was one Of the most
harmonious convention ever held in
this city. There was not a dissent
ing vote. We hope every Republi-
can in Nashville will give him as
united a vote on the day of
the election. We shall tell you
about our candidate next week.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

all summer. He has arrived at the
conclusion that all cool-headed,
liberal midded men must finally
reach. The Lance is there. ''Rah
for Ham
People cannot afford TO be gov
erned by feelings. Conscience was
given for our guide. Our judg-
ment may some times lead Us
wrong, but such an error OF the
head does not criminate one. be
guided by reason.
Say, you good Christians, who
are always talking about heaven
and immortal glory, do you ever
study about living? You should
let how you live concern you more
than dying. Right dying depends
upon right living. Study how to
live right, and dying will take care
of itself.
Let us get up picnic and char
ter q train of fifteen coaches and
carry our Sunday school 300 miles
to some pretty grove. We. must
put out dodgers and have announce
ments made from all the pulpits,
SO that every poor devil in town
may save money by taking advan-
tage of the cheap rates. Think OF
it, only Is cents for 600 miles.
It is we'll said that a good story
will bear repetition. On the same
principle we repeat some OF our
admonitions. It is mot for want Of
something new to say, but because
the old means more, and because
we want to see good advice needed
Hence the sameness. We have
said people should. not talk toe
much with their mouth. We now
repeat it, because people continue
to talk too much-all of us. Dom
talk so much.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
Fisk Notes.

Mrs.|J. D. Miller, of Chicago,
has returned.
Prof. Speuce's lecture on "Scot-
land" Friday night was highly in
teresting.
R. L. Yancyr of Clarksville, has
returned to join his junior brethren.
/. B. Moore filled his pulpit
at Goodlettsville Congregational
Church on Sunday last.
Mai. Robert T. Lincoln, of Chi
cago, visited Fisk on Sunday the
18th. He expressed his surprise
in seeing a school so we'll equipped
for the education Of colored youth
at Nashville.
Paul Cravath, Esq, of Chicago,
eldest son of our honored Presi-
dent, visited Fisk on Sunday.
Mr.. J. A. Simmons, of Arkan-
sas, left us on the 18th not to re-
turn. Mr.. Simmons will canvass a
part of Tennessee in the interest of
the Fisk gymnasium for a few
weeks, after which he will go to
his home to battle with life's duties.
The seniors were excused last
Wednesday to attend the meeting
of the w. G. T. u.
Messrs. T. j. Galloway and w.
E. B. Dubois were out of school
last week, taking subscriptions for
the Fisk Gymnasium.
The German class was visited
last week by two German ministers
of the city. One of them, Rev.
Mr.. Fritzer, addressed the class in
the German language.
The juniors have just completed
Liyy, and are now having lectures
on Roman History by Prof. Nor
gan.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

company at Howard Chapel. Her
entire speech was in favor of third
party.
She reiterated the St. John dew
iltry, namely, that the Republican
party must be driven to the wall,
in order. to promote prohibition.
Well, ladies, you cannot count on
the STAR in that scheme. As long
as temperance organization steers
clear Of politics we are with it, but
when it switches off, we follow suit,
but in a contrary direction. These
enthusiasts are SO anxious to mix
the work of the Church
and the State. Such a combination
will not work. 1t didn't work in
Europe, except to make both the
Church and State rotten. The
STAR is strictly Republican, and
shall continue until it has good
reasons to change. 1t seems that
the w. G. L. u. is devolving into
a political organization. This will
weaken it's usefulness. Better stick
to temperance, true and simple.
Even that rabid prohibition tenn
perance man, Col. A. S. Colyar,
fcriticises the new departure of these
women, and predicts dark future
for the w. G. L. u. He sees the
thing is drifting into politics.
In Mondays American he says
"They have made many friends, and
when they leave the judgment will be
they were all they professed to be anc
more. And while we want to give women
chance, we wish modestly to inquire
Does woman suffrage legitimately belong
to this association Do the constitution
and bylaws cover it? May not the cause
in which the w. G. T. u. s engaged suffer
BY taking up this question
"Confning themselves to the work o
Christianity and temperance the women o
this organization will Gnd warm and gen
erous support at heart by q large portion o
the people, and no real antagonism. Blu
the bringing in woman's suffrage will dis.
tract-make bitter enemies and probably
rcary the association into the consideration
of grave political question, whose pro
portions will obscure all other questions.
Judging from the impression made OF
this community, it seems to us that the or
ganization, confning itself strictly to Chris
tian temperance work may become great
power. But not if it undertakes to use the
, machinery of the organization to accom-
plish ends which partake of a political ma
ture, and aqout which there is such sharp
and spirited differences.
"Indeed the question of woman suffrage
is too rugged-we mean the question, not
the woman-for such Christian body OF
womanly women to handle"
| Here is a structure upon these
so-called temperance workers, from
{ an unprejudiced mind-a white
man, a prohibitionist. He sees
danger ahead. Evidently Col.
.Golpar bas arrived at The same
conclusion about, the Temperance
| Alliance-hence his lack of interest
in their convention on the 18th.
We shall speak on this subject
hereafter. just hold your tater,
everybody, and we will try to give
you the whole truth, and the Ban
ner, the Lance, and the American
will aid us. -
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
HAM AND THE w. CT.

A new Interpretation of W. C.
I. o., is, eve come to upturn. /"
A good rendering, for the women
did upturn public opinion. There
are several things regarding the
convention that caused unfavorable
comment. In the first place. Ham
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

The prohibs worked for" dry !"
during the summer, and dry"
they got, that is to say it was 50
dry that-crops were cut short. It
is SO dry that game is scarce-so is
money. But if the dry gang0
had carried the election we would
have dry times.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

CHRISTMAS is just one month off.
How are you planning to spend the
holidays? Are you expecting to
have a nice time? Have. you
thought of the wretched poverty
stricken, who would be made hap
py by just a little Of your bounty
Remember the poor.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

SOME of our worthy contempora-
ries have become SO Nightly like
that they have dropped the term
Negro from their vernacular. It
is isAfrico-American-twelve letters
to express what five will. But we
like laconism, and say Ham, only
three letters.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25


Wonder if Rev. j. M. Lance
prays nowadays?
The more goody, goody a fellow
is, the smaller his heart is.
s.Pcrsohai liberty is mighty nice
thing. Guard it we'll, all yc sin
ners.
Be careful aheut what you say
with your mouth, and more SO
with your pen.
Young man, put cash in your
purse, and then invest that cash.
Prepare to make a wife comfort
able. It will do you good.
The negro who says, eff | could,
I would cut every drop of white
blood out of myself" you can put
down as a humbug on more than
one point.
Temperance is a good thing. It
is a virtue at whose shrine every
body should worship. But woman
in politics, with her do, is abomi-
nable. Besides she can do no good.
Make no effort to display your
learning, but rather strive to- con-
vey a thought, confer a blessing
and multiply happiness to fellow
men.
The Knights of Labor business
don't mean the same thing in the
South, to Ham, as it does. North.
In fact, it has no meaning to him
in the South. s
If the preacher will not do right,
how can it be expected that we
poor devils whom he leads, to do
right. Preacher, do right, and the
STAR is your supporter.
The w. G. T. U. is trying to
dress up men in petticoats. The
W. G. t. u. wants the breeches.
Ladies, you hal Ietter check up,
for the good of temperance.
A great puzzle to this com
munity is, how preacher Gilmere
can afford to voluntarily subject
himself to insult, when it serves
neither the interest of society nor
the cause of Christ.
Experience is a wonderful teach
er. When one reaches years OF
sober reflectiveness he thinks OF the
silly notes he has written to one
whose delight it was to see him
act fool.
What is the greatest issue before
the American people ?. It.is pie.
All of the temperance organizations
are hunting for pie. Perhaps the
women will run Frances f. Will
lard for President in 1888.
Col. Co'yar is now beginning to
preach the same doctrine about the
dry q gang, that the STAR preached
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25
OUR TICKET FOR 1888.
FOR MAYOR

By authority Of the unanimous
voice Of the Republican convention
we announce Hon. John J. Little
ton as our candidate for Mayor.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

Cheap secondhand Bass-fddle. Violin
for sale. Apply to F. w. Eckert, (Hass-
lock s. Ambrose] 122 Church Street,
Nashville.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

Wonder if Rev. j. M. Lance
prays nowadays?
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

Be careful aheut what you say
with your mouth, and more so
with your pen.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

Young man, put cash in your
purse, and then invest that cash.
Prepare to make wife comfort
able. It will do you good.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

The more goody, goody a fellow
is, the smaller his heart is.
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

Col. Co'yar is now beginning to
preach the same doctrine about the
dry q gang, that the STAR preached
The Tennessee star., 1887-11-25

.R Personal Berry is a mighty nice
thing. Guard it well, all yc sin
ners.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

The Scott county Blade has something
to offer concerning the horse thief. 1t
says:
There are developments yet to be made
that will establish this villains sharp
practice. He said to two men in the
jail (uuder indictment for highway robs
berry, during the night after his first d ~
before the court, that be was now per,
suaded that he would go over the road.
aud when asked how long term, he
said mot less than 10 years. This trio
LAID under the bridge above the city the
night previous to the stealing of Mr..
Hunts horses Thus it can be seen why
they were in each others confidence in
the Jail. That lunatic horse thiefs name
was not John Doe" nor Smith. His
proper initials were engraved 90 his arm
and he had served his time in the llllIoi,
penitentiary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

Noticing the buying out out of the
Knapp, Stout y Cos. log and lumber in
terest on the Chippewa at a cost of 81
500, 600 by Fred Weyerhauser, AS leader
of the Mississippi syndicate. the St. Paul
Globe says that it lis now beyond reason
able doubt that the Weyerhauser syndi-
cate will succeed in the evident purpose
to practically controlling all the lumber
and the billions of feet of pine of the
Chippewa district The corner will
doubtless he followed by an advance in
the price of lumber, 1t is expected here
that the next purchase ny the cnmbina-
ton will take in the Rice Lake Lumber
company, whose pine lands are on the
Red Cedar and tributaries II is reported
an offer has also been made to N &.
Foster, Of Fairchild. for his heavy inter
ests. The scheme of enormous acJuisi
ton, which is being executed, has no
parallel in the history Of the lumber bus
mess If carried out, as now progress
ing, it will leave the chief industry of
this entire region virtually in the hands
of few men, with Mr.. Weyerhauser as
the controlling spirit"
The Beef Slough works have shut
down again, probably for the season.
The amount turned out was probably
fifty or sixty millions, which is pretty
small for the slough From the 18th to
the 18th, inclusive, POS bra.ls were RATED
of which Lacrosse gol SO, Wlnona, Ia
Rock Islatd, IS, Muscatine, 81, Daven
| port, 2S, and other manufacturing points
smaller amounts. As before stated
| parties outside the pool have done tht
| best on this run. The recent drive in st
Croix is expected to bring in 81, O00. 00C
to 40 000. 600 feet of logs-enoueh at any
rate to keep the local mills going unit
| the close of navigation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01
" hat You Will SEE.

In visiting Forepaugh's colossal circus,
menagerie, museum, hippodrome and
Wild West show, all combined, you will
see the greatest marksman in the world =,
you will see Indian warfare realistically
depicted; you will see the method of caps
turing wild horses and buffalos; you will
see an Indian village transplanted from
the plains; you will see the realistic rep
resentation of Clusters Last Rally, or the
battle of the Little Big Horn: you will
see every rare animal known 10 exist IN
the menagerie, all the great rulers and
performers in the circus in three rings,
and a deluge of exciting races in the real
Roman hippodrome You will see all
your fri nds and neighbors there in full
force, and ten times more show than ever
you did before in all your life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

Marshal Brennan and Officer Meenan
arrested beastly drunk up near the Mil
waukee depot this morning and took him
to the station in the patrol wagon.
The police Investigating committee met
last night and exonerated Officers Cum
mings and Ihrig, charged with incompe
tency, and decided to refer the cases of
Officers Wichman. Long and Rosenfield
to the council for action.
Last night Michael Koch, in a state of
brutal INVESTIGATION. returned to his home
on Second avenue between twentieth and
Twenty first streets. and was in the act of
shamefully beating and abusing his aged
mother, when Officer Cary iuterfered.
The infuriated man then turned on the
officer of the law, seized his chain and
broke it to pieces, pulled his star off and
acted like mad man generally. 1t was
with great difficulty that Cary got him to
the station finally This morning Justice
Cooke sent Koch up for thirty days fol
intoxication and ninety days for resisting
an offinar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

At Trinity church. services at ie.45 J..
m. l2 m and 7;90 p. IN. At the chapel
al $50 p. N.
Al the young mems meeting in the Y.
NJ c A rooms at $50 p. m the Rev. l.
W. Read will deliver an address
Twentieth street Evangelical Lutheran
church, the Rev. A. c. Mennicke pastor.
Tex, at 10 a. m, Apoc. xii:7>12 Tbema:
die auf Erden streitende Kirthe" Gem
Understanding at $50 pm.
Don't Fret. at 10s45 a. m, and "a
Wise Choice at 1870 b M, will be the
subjects at the First Baptist church. the
Rev |. W. Read. pastor Sunday school
at $50 t. M. j W Welch, superintend.
ent. Mission Sunday school at p. IN,
Geo. P. LYMAN, superintendent
At the Central Presbyterian church,
services tomorrow at 10:45 a. m. and 1880
p. m. Rev. A. B Medium will preach at
both services Morning subject: True
and False Shame. Evening subject:
The Secret of Self Conquest Sabbath
school aid bible class al $50 a. m, W.
II Hatch, superintendent. Young peo
pies meeting $50 y. m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

The ARGUS few DAYS ago spoke of
the departure of John r Walton and A.
Axtell IN IL Rock Island & Peoria train
after "A struggle al the Peoiia depot. Ak
teiI,it will be remembered WAS, accused of
adultery with WaitOn's wife and WAS
accused by Walton of being the prime
cause of the proceedings for divorce be
tween said Walton and his wife, now
pending in the Rock Island county circuit
court Walton and Axtell met at the
Peoria depot after two days of fighting
in the local courts, and came 10 blows,
but before a policeman could be tele-
phoned for jumped aboard train and
were off 1t has since been learned that
thev slept in the same bed that night at
Cambridge and that Axtell and Walton's
wife and A xtell's partner. W. J. Gardner,
with his " life, are now running tea store
at Muscatine and that Walton is doing
a similar business at Terra Haute, Ind.
1t is queer case all the way through.
While here Walton and Axtell were fight
inc one minute and the next were appar>
emily fast friends
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01
1t Was Purely Accidental.


Rock ISLAND. H., October The re
port in the ARGUS week ago that some
lady had jumped from the ferry dock in
to the river is mistake The facts were
that the lady made misstep and fell in
to the water. Ii was very dark and the
dock was crowded. | was the lady. in
company with two lady friends and they
will substantiate the truth of this asser>
ton. Further, | am not out of my mind.
as the report said. KATIE GIBBONS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

G. F. RESCUE, superintendent of the
Illinois lines of the c., B. & O., has &C.
cepted a position on the Union Pacific
under r. J Potter. And 20 has s. E.
GRANGE superintendent of the Hannibal
aud ST. Joe, formerly of the Rock Island
& st. Louis DIVISION And j. F. Kuy,
kendall, of Chicago, who was MIR Potter's
private secretary when he was with the
O., rejoins his old chief in like cspa-
city at Omaha.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01
WON IN WAR.
Some Testimonials to be Proud
OF.
How capt. John ID. Davis Went Into
the Army and the honars he
AchIeved---A Splendid Record.

As we'll known and popular as
Capt John B. Davis, of the Diamond 10
steamer Sidney is, there are few perhaps
VINO are aware of the bonors he
achieved in defense of his country during
the civil war, and that while profession
ally his title is captain, he has the militia
rank of major. Capt. Davis has run up
and down the Mississippi for thirty years
or more. and has been on some of the
best packet lines on the upper river. as
he is now AT the time OF The breaking
out of the war Capt Davis was in cons
maud % The steamer Norlhern Light, re
ceiving II salary Of S175 per month. but
hearing of the need OF troops, he
left his boat Saltwater, MINI raised
company OF river men aud went ihto
the service. He wns captain of the CON
pany sixteen months and ailerwnrd was
promoted 10 the rank of major, serving
Capt Capt Davis met with many mars
row escapes during The war, and had II
horse shot under him at Chicamau9a.
The following testimonials TO his army
record speak for themselves.
HID QUAR- 2ND MINI. VET lNFY. Vol.
NEAR NAsHINGToH, ID. C.
June 14th, 1860.
John b. Davis, late major End MINI Vol,
DEAR SIR can cheertully certify to
your sOldlerty ability and bearing. To your
honesty of purpose and integrity As Il
gentleman OF honor, whilst connected
with the 3nd Minnesota, lis late ma ior
And let me give you the assurance that
You are remembered by both officers and
men of this command with the kindlitst
feeling and regard.
Very respectfully,
Your most ohcdient servant,
C. S ULTNE Lieut.. Col.
End MINI. V. Y. l. Com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01
HEADQUARTERS SD DIV. 14Tn A. C,
NEAR WASHINGTON, ID. G,

HEADQUARTERS Sd DIV. l4Tn A. G,
NEAR WASHINGTON, d. G.,
June l4th. 1868.
| WAS intimately associated with
Major Davis during his whole period Of
service from July 9Th 1861 10 April 9TH.
1864, at which last dalc his resignation
for disability incurred in service was ac-
cepled
He Is an accomplished gentleman. an
honest man. amt gallant and thorough
s0ihi,r
He was engaged in the battles of Mill
Spring, the siege Of Corinih, Tulluhama
and ChIcamau9H, at the last of which he
particularly distinguished hIhself and
was wounded.
His resignation. though rendered necS
esSary bv the condition of his health at
the time, was source of great regret To
the officers and men o: his regiment. and
II loss 10 the service.
l. W BIsHoP, Col. 2d MINI. Vol,
Brevrt Brig Gen. L. :. Vol.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

The NJ & KS play the second game
with the Greys o: Davenport at the Hop
fields tomorrow afternoon
The Qualifications and Railroad nine
play their second game on Blandine's
field tomorrow afternoon.
Stephen Cummings Red Caps defeated
the Charlie Cr0nan nine II to 1 this
morning. Both are exceedingly juvenile
clubs. and report furnished by one of
the players says: Charles HALEY. the
box in the third inning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01
MaxweIEs Autograph.

W. s. Robinson, the hatttr, has Ie.
turned from st. Louis and is delighted
over the possession of three different au-
tographs of the notorious murderer Max.
well, alias Brooks. Mr.. Robinson was
privileged to visit Maxwell in his cell at
the Four courts, and he wrote out three
signatures in Mr.. Robinson's presence, as
follows; Hugh Mortram Brooks. Nv.
H l.. Maxwell" and H nj Brooks
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

There is small boy IL South Boston
whose childish efforts to sciVe the mystery
of death aud the after life for the benefit
of a little girl who questioned him on the
subject are interesting You see" he
said to her, you 60 on and on, and then
you stop; and the first thing you know
you are going on again, and then you
can't stop" When he was told of the
blissfulness Of this life after ''you can t
stop, and its freedom from suffering, he
said: ''It'll be nice to be there and not
have any touches, won't it, mamma
ANY what why, any touches of
measles and cholera mobiles and such
things Boston Record
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

LOUISVILLE, nv, July 18th, 1861.
cordially indorse the foregoing opin>
ions expressed by Lieut.. Col. UlIne ana
Col Bishop, of the 2nd MINI. Infantry,
Of the gnliantry and 9cntlrmunly conduct
Of Capt. Davis. late of that regiment,
The wounds received by him at the bat
tie of Chic4mauga. disabled him for ac>
tive field service, winch eventually Ia
duCed him to tender his resignation. He
enjoys the respect and esteem of all asso-
ciates in the army.
GEO. H. THOMAS.
Moi Gap 4
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

Fl. y. & E. D. Folsom will not charge
you a heavy fee for the privilege
of addressing them as professors,
but they will sell you the best eye
glasses in the market backed by guar
antee of 81 900. al from s. to So 80 per
pair cheaper than you can buy them from
any travelling salesman. They are selling
under the above guarantee tine Hirsch>
berg chain and eye glass at 81 so per
pair.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

The fifteenth annual state convention
of the Young Mems Christian associs>
tons OF this state, will convene at Gums
cy, October Goth To 23i Mr. r. r. Me
BurBev. of New York, will be present.
A double quaEtette will lead the singing
They expect 10 have five hundred dele
gates in attendance. Reduced rates on
the railroads aud entertainment has been
provided All expecting to attend should
write at once for programme and full
particulars to w. F. Levings, office Sec
rotary. 14S Madison street. Chicago, | Il
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01
County Buildings.


Sept. 29-Samuel s. Foster, to Patrick
M. Carly. Cd nw4. 20, II, 2w, $3.50.
John P. Reynolds to August Dichman.
lot 4, in mel, 30, Is, 5w, 81, 400.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-01

Superintendent Kemble's record shows
the following interesting figures of at
tendance at the Rock Island schools for
the month of September and the corres-
ponding month last year: